Rajnath Singh
29th Defence Minister of India since 2019
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Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician and lecturer, and the 25th Defence Minister of India since 2019. He was also the Deputy Leader of the House, Lok Sabha from 2019 to 2024. He was the 8th President of the Bharatiya Janata Party from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2014. He is a veteran leader of the BJP who started his career as a swayamsevak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
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Naval brass to review operational situation & preparedness in IORNavy commanders will convene for a four-day conference to evaluate security and operational readiness in the Indian Ocean Region. Chaired by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the meeting will discuss..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah to address 3 rallies on Monday ahead of first phase of J&K pollsHome Minister Amit Shah will speak at three rallies in Chenab Valley on Monday, the last day of campaigning for the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. This phase includes twenty-four..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath: Civil-military tie-ups behind reverse migration to bordersIndiaTimes - Published | |
India successfully flight tests surface-to-air missileThe DRDO and Indian Navy successfully tested a vertical launch short range surface-to-air missile from Chandipur, Odisha. Conducted at 3 pm, the test aimed to validate updated elements of the weapon..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh slam Rahul Gandhi's 'divisive', 'anti-national' takesIndiaTimes - Published | |
Extremely shameful, Rahul Gandhi hurting India's dignity with baseless remarks in US: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh denounced Rahul Gandhi's comments made during his US tour, calling them misleading and factless. Singh rejected Gandhi's claims regarding the India-China border dispute..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan chalate chalate ...': Rajnath Singh rebukes Rahul Gandhi for 'misleading' remarks in USUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned Rahul Gandhi's comments on the Sikh community and reservations made during his US visit, labeling them as misleading and baseless. Singh denied claims of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Always for talks, says Hurriyat after Rajnath mentions 2016 rebuffThe Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led Hurriyat Conference has reiterated its support for dialogue with the Centre. This follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement that Hurriyat leaders had refused to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath admits Centre initiated talks in 2016 'but Hurriyat shut their doors'Defence minister Rajnath Singh disclosed that in September 2016, four Opposition MPs attempted to engage with Hurriyat Conference leaders for peace talks in Kashmir, but were refused. This marks the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Ready for dialogue with Pakistan if...': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in J-K election rallyHe also said Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to J-K was revoked to end the misery of the people and make the region prosperous.DNA - Published | |
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to begin three-day visit to India today, will meet PM Modi on...Last year, Indian officials, including Minister of State Shri V Muraleedharan and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, visited Malaysia for discussions on deepening bilateral ties.DNA - Published | |
In one frame, PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi attend Parliament 'tea meeting', photos go viralPM Modi, accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, were seen exchanging greetings with Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders.DNA - Published | |
Union Budget 2024: Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, or Amit Shah, which minister got highest share of budget?The budget has allocated the maximum amount to the Defence Ministry. The Defence Ministry of Rajnath Singh has been given Rs 4 lakh 54 thousand 773 crore by the Centre.DNA - Published | Centre reconstitutes NITI Aayog: 15 Union Ministers, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chirag Paswan among new membersThe four ex-officio members will be Union Ministers Rajnath Singh (Defence), Amit Shah (Home), Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agriculture) and Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance).DNA - Published |
Rajnath Singh discharged from AIIMSIndiaTimes - Published | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh admitted to AIIMS DelhiHe was admitted to the neuro department of the hospital.DNA - Published |
Desi defence production hit record Rs 1.3 lakh crore in 2023-24: Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh talks to Australia minister for boosting ties in Indo-PacificIndiaTimes - Published |
'He lied before Lord Shiva's photo': Rahul Gandhi attacks Rajnath Singh over compensation for Agniveers, demands apologyIndiaTimes - Published | Om Birla elected as Speaker for 18th Lok Sabha by voice voteOm Birla of the BJP-led NDA was elected as Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha by voice vote on Wednesday. The election followed a motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seconded by Union Minister..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress showing 'old mentality' of 'dictating terms': NDA on opposition's fight for Speaker postThe parliamentary proceedings witnessed tensions as NDA criticized Congress's nominee for Lok Sabha Speaker, leading to a contentious election. Union ministers expressed dissatisfaction over Congress's..IndiaTimes - Published | Remaining 281 MPs to take oath in lok sabha todayOn the first day of the 18th lok sabha's inaugural session, 262 newly elected MPs, including PM Modi, took their oaths. Key figures like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh were among them. PM Modi emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published |
No pretence of bonhomie, session kicks off amid hostilityThe Prime Minister, on his part, did not make any pretence of bonhomie. He took the oath, and took his seat. Given a go by was decades-old custom of a round of the opposition benches with folded hands..IndiaTimes - Published | Better to practice Yoga than depend on medicines: Rajnath Singh on 10th International Day of YogaThe Defence minister along with Army Chief General Manoj Pande performed Yoga in Mathura, on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga. Singh said it is a matter of pride today that the..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi, Amit Shah, other BJP leaders extend wishes to President Murmu on her 66th birthdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders extended birthday wishes to President Droupadi Murmu, praising her dedication to India's development and upliftment of the marginalized. Leaders including..IndiaTimes - Published | NDA meet held at Rajnath Singh’s residence to discuss House strategy, Speaker electionNDA members, led by senior BJP leaders, strategize at Rajnath Singh's residence for Lok Sabha Speaker position consensus. Amit Shah and J P Nadda meet current Speaker Om Birla. Speaker election set for..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP leaders to meet at Rajnath Singh's residence to discuss candidate for LS SpeakerTop BJP leaders to meet at Rajnath Singh's residence to discuss Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker candidates, with NDA constituents. Maharashtra BJP core group to strategize for upcoming assembly..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahead of first parliament session, key NDA meet at Rajnath Singh's houseA group of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ministers will be meeting at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence on Tuesday. This gathering takes place just ahead of the first Parliament session,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath: Navy helping to ensure rules-based order, peace in IORIndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh takes charge as Union minister bats for developing self-reliance in defence manufacturingUnion minister Rajnath Singh, assuming his role as defence minister, emphasized developing a self-reliant defense sector aiming to boost exports to Rs 50,000 crore within five years. Singh, with..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi Cabinet 3.0 portfolios allocated; Check full list of ministers hereAmit Shah will retain the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Rajnath Singh to retain the Defence Ministry in Modi 3.0. Nirmala Sitharaman has retained the Ministry of Finance and S Jaishankar will continue..DNA - Published | Odisha Assembly Election: BJP appoints Rajnath Singh, Bhupender Yadav for electing next Odisha CMThe decision was announced in an official release on Sunday by Arun Singh, the National General Secretary of BJP.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
Allies get 15% of berths; upper caste nos. at a lowNarendra Modi sworn in as PM for the third time with a diverse council of ministers, including experienced former CMs and a focus on regional balance. The team lacks Muslim representation but includes..IndiaTimes - Published | Modi government 3.0: Rajnath Singh takes oath as cabinet ministerIndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh: Pakistan acknowledges India growth, but not CongressIndiaTimes - Published | Today even Pak acknowledges India’s growth, says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's global stature under PM Narendra Modi, with even Pakistan acknowledging India as a rising global superpower.IndiaTimes - Published |
Repeated polls not good for country: Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | India test-fires RudraM-II missile from Su-30 fighterIndia successfully tested the RudraM-II missile with a 350-km range from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter, meeting all trial objectives. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Indian Air Force..IndiaTimes - Published |
Inflation higher when Congress governed at Centre, says Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | Heard of work from home, first time hearing about work from jail: Rajnath Singh in dig at Arvind KejriwalIndiaTimes - Published |
'Indira Gandhi imposed emergency, choked democracy': Rajnath Singh hits back at CongressIndiaTimes - Published | ‘Not just 2024, Modi will be PM in 2029 too... people want him to continue,’ says Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his wife cast their vote in Lucknow, urge citizens to participateDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and wife Savitri cast votes in Lucknow during Lok Sabha elections, urging nationwide voter participation. Voter turnout percentage and Singh as BJP candidate highlighted...IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase 5: Voting begins for 49 seats today; Amethi, Rae Bareli among high-profile contestsIn Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, key candidates include Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani, Rajnath Singh and others.DNA - Published |
Lok Sabha election 2024 phase 5: Voting to take place in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, 8 other statesThe fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 49 constituencies across states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha will also impact Naveen Patnaik's electoral fate and NDA's stronghold. Prominent..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh eyes ‘5 lakh paar’ victory margin as opposition toils to make a markThe Bharatiya Janata Party has maintained a stronghold in Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency since 1991, with leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Rajnath Singh winning. Rajnath Singh secured a..IndiaTimes - Published |
How 50 projects worth 54,000 crore shaped city during Rajnath’s tenureOver the past decade, Lucknow has seen over 50 development projects worth Rs 54,000 crore sponsored by state or central govts. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Lucknow MP since 2014, played a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We don't need...': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh makes big statement on PoKElaborating on his statement during the Lucknow rally, Rajnath Singh said, ''I had said three years ago that we don't need to attack (anyone) to capture PoK. One day, people there will themselves..DNA - Published |
PoK was and will remain a part of India, says Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | INDIA bloc misleading country on reservation, says Rajnath SinghReiterating that there could be no reservation based on religion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the opposition INDIA bloc of misleading the people of the country on the issue and held them..IndiaTimes - Published |
